맹세가 · 맹세를
oath, vow, swearing
Example
두 사람은 평생 서로 사랑하겠다고 맹세를 했어요.
The two vowed to love each other for the rest of their lives.
Word parts
맹 alliance+세 vow
Originally read 맹서; the second syllable shifted to 세 in everyday speech.
Good to know
맹세코 means 'I swear' and is used for emphasis: 맹세코 저는 몰랐어요.
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